Journal
of wound care, May 2016, vol. 25, no. 5, p. 242-247
Williams,
A
Individuals with lymphoedema,
venous ulceration and lipoedema often require long-term compression therapy to
prevent and manage problems such as chronic ulceration and skin changes,
persistent swelling and shape distortion. Adjustable compression wrap devices using hook and loop fasteners, commonly
called VELCRO brand fasteners, present new opportunities for improving
treatment outcomes, supporting patient independence and self-management in the
use of compression therapy. This paper reports the findings of an evidence
review of adjustable compression wrap devices in people with lymphoedema,
chronic oedema, venous ulceration and lipoedema.